By Еvan Osentоn
The Calgary Herald strike is over, which means it’s business mostly-as-usual at Mr. Black’s "esteemed organ." I say "mostly" because the majority of striking journalists accepted severance packages and moved on. If any of the concerns raised by interested onlookers and the union during the strike about the quality of replacement workers’ writing, editing, and… Continue reading Time for a third Calgary daily?
By Rob South
My grandfather was part of what is now called the "Greatest Generation." And if his life was anywhere close to being representational of his generation, it truly was the greatest. He fought bravely against Nazi Germany–once helping over 40 Ukrainian soldiers escape from the grasp of the brutal and totalitarian Soviet Union–and then returned home… Continue reading Generation X, Y, whatever
By Editorial
In the furore over Stockwell Day’s arrival on the federal political scene, certain things remain ignored. Day’s overly fiscal agenda promotes huge tax cuts and decentralization of the government into tightly organized provincial units. With this comes his vision of post-secondary education: provincially-funded public institutions and a fondness for private universities.Recently, Day was quoted as… Continue reading Day’s provincial fetish spells disaster for universities
Editors, the Gauntlet,Re: “Death defined along ethinc lines,” June 22, 2000I guess you never know when you’re going to bump into some anti-Jewish commentary, even if it is unintentional. The column “Death defined along ethnic lines,” by Patricia Fuentes in the June 22 issue of the Gauntlet, takes to task the “community of Holocaust survivors… Continue reading Check facts and choose words carefully, says reader
By Nima Dorjee
An open letter to Toby White,President, the Students’ Union:Re: “McQ’s becomes McSU’s,” May 18, 2000Dear Mr. White,I was appalled to learn of the decision of the SU to evict the Cho family from their business in the MacEwan Student Centre. They have been excellent and generous campus citizens for 10 years, as recent letters to… Continue reading Outcry over ousting of McQ’s
By Nima Dorjee
Editors, the GauntletRe: “McQ’s becomes McSU’s,” May 18, 2000The current management of the Students’ Union refused to renew the lease of McQ’s. The SU decided to run the business themselves. They also refused to pay any compensation for the goodwill generated by the owners of this business; instead, they sent a letter offering to purchase… Continue reading Outcry over ousting of McQ’s
By Natalie Sit
Kananaskis Field Stations 50th anniversary University of Calgary students are familiar with the two U of C affiliated Kananaskis Field Stations through field courses, retreats and other events. The two field stations celebrated their 50th anniversary July 8, 2000. In 1950 the R.B. Miller Station was the first station to open. Situated in the Sheep… Continue reading News Briefs: Suitable for news-reduced diets
By Rob South
Plans to build a research transition facility at the University of Calgary came to an abrupt halt on June 27 when the Calgary Regional Health Authority decided it no longer wanted to be a partner in the project. The CRHA withdrew its support because it is entering a new phase of capital development. "As part… Continue reading Research building cancelled
By Rhia Perkins
A University of Calgary ceremony on June 26 honoured one of Alberta’s most important writers: W.O. Mitchell. In the ceremony, the U of C renamed Mitchell’s old office in the Professional Faculties Building, and recognized a significant donation made to the library to help preserve and maintain the current W.O. Mitchell archives. The donors, Larry… Continue reading Mitchell’s memory preserved
By Jan Creaser
In the words of the Faculty of Kinesiology’s Dean Ron Zernicke, a "starting pistol" was fired when the University of Calgary Board of Governors approved a proposal for development and expansion of the faculty. "The U of C is known for its excellent facilities and this will make us absolutely number one in Canada and… Continue reading Kinesiology wants upgrading